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Adrian Gaytan

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Resourceful counseling professional with experience in providing individual and group support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substance Abuse Counselor

Amity Foundation
2023.01 - 2023.11
  • Provide Face to Face counseling session in a In-prison program. Deliver treatment program services to participants & conduct group and individual sessions utilizing motivational interviewing , a cognitive behavior therapy approach and other therapeutic processes . Manages a caseload of 36 inmates and evaluates , records and executes treatment progress. Recording visible changes in appearance , behavior and demeanor of program participants. Provides guidance and direction to appropriate resources and support needed during incarceration and aftercare, not limited to transition housing in state and county. Works Collaboratively with California Correctional Department of Rehabilitation , Division of Rehabilitative Programs , California Correctional Health Care Services and institution staff .

Substance Abuse Counselor

Sun Street Centers
2021.09 - 2022.12

My position as a SUD Counselor worked Full Time in the DUI Department had many job duties which have taught me many job efficient skills . Some of my daily job duties included conducting Intakes and orientation for individuals referred to our program from Court and California Department of Motor Vehicles. Facilitated individual counseling sessions as well as group session with up to 15 clients each session . Provide educational group sessions with up to 35 clients at a time.

Environmental Service Technician

Sodexo USA
2019.01 - 2019.09

Some of my job duties as Environmental Services at Mee Memorial Hospital were to ensure all trash from all departments were taken out , distributed clean linen and responded to all housekeeping pagers. Checked surgery rooms hourly for any OR rooms needed to be cleaned and setup for next operation. In between trash rounds my duties were to clean main lobby , admitting office , doctors lounge and the cafe as well as the cafeteria. The last round of trash consisted of taking out the trash as well as bio-hazards.

Customer Service Cashier

McDonald's Restaurant
2018.03 - 2018.09

My position as Customer Service at McDonald’s were working front counter, greeting customers, and placing their orders. I also worked Drive Through 1 & 2 window. Working in this position helped me gain skills and experience in providing services to customers due to having to resolve customer complaints and being their first point of contact when entering the restaurant.

Education

No Degree - General Education

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
06.2026

High School Diploma -

Greenfield High School
Greenfield, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Individual Counseling
  • Intake Assessment
  • Providing Community Referrals
  • Case Management
  • Group Facilitation
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Culturally Competent
  • Empathetic
  • Effective Communication

Curriculums

Living in Balance

Life Skills

- Getting Motivated

- Understanding and Reducing Angry Feelings

- Victims Impact

- Thinking For A Change

- Parenting Inside Out

Certification

California SUD Counselor Certification - SUDRC (12331)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Substance Abuse Counselor

Amity Foundation
2023.01 - 2023.11

Substance Abuse Counselor

Sun Street Centers
2021.09 - 2022.12

Environmental Service Technician

Sodexo USA
2019.01 - 2019.09

Customer Service Cashier

McDonald's Restaurant
2018.03 - 2018.09

No Degree - General Education

Santa Barbara City College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Programming

Arizona State University

High School Diploma -

Greenfield High School

California SUD Counselor Certification - SUDRC (12331)

Adrian Gaytan